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bowled

The correct spelling is bowled.

How to pronounce bowled

/bɔʊld/
verb

IPA: /bɔʊld/

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The correct spelling is bowled. To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports. For example: "We were bowled rapidly along the road."

Usage Examples

We were bowled rapidly along the road.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
  2. 2.To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).
  3. 3.To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.
  4. 4.To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

adverb

  1. 1.(Dismissed) by the bowled ball hitting and breaking the batsman's wicket.

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